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Image of Schizanthus hookerii VII Region, El Melado, Chile
Altitude: 1500-2000 m. 12 17, 2006
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| Species: | Schizanthus hookerii Gillies | |
| Family: | Solanaceae |  |
| Order: | Solanales | |
| Chilean Name: | Mariposita | |
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| Record: | 0019 |
| About 12 Schizanthus in Chile and 12 in our data base. | |
| About 156 Solanaceae in Chile and 41 in our data base. |
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Native
Frequent
Height: 70 cm. Excellent ornamental value (A +) |
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INTRODUCTION
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Image of Schizanthus hookerii VII Region, El Melado, Chile
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DESCRIPTION Plant type: Annual Flower: Red, without information on the number of petals Height: 70 cm.
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Image of Schizanthus hookerii VII Region, El Melado, Chile
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HABITAT In Chile this species grows in the following environmental conditions:
Habitat according to altitude: Medium altitude up to the timber line
Watering conditions: Somewhat dry areas where the drought may last 3 - 5 months. Precipitations of 400 - 800 mm. are concentrated in winter.
Light conditions: Fully exposed to the sun. Level areas or slopes facing north.
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Image of Schizanthus hookerii VII Region, El Melado, Chile |
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USES
Excellent ornamental value (A +)
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Image of Schizanthus hookerii VII Region, El Melado, Chile |
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GROWING TIPS
This species has the following hardiness: USDA Hardiness Zone 8. The plant tolerates low temperatures (-8° C), can tolerate occasional snow cover for up to a couple of weeks per year.
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